Seattle electro-pop trio Beat Connection will take their tour to the Jam in Arcata on Wednesday night as they continue to promote their 2012 LP "The Palace Garden." After their West Coast tour they're headed to Laos for a couple months. Odesza, the Washington trip-hop duo who performed in Arcata in March and recently remixed the Beat Connection song "Saola," will also perform. Advance tickets are available online at worldfamousparty.com.

What: Chris Duarte

Where: Riverwood Inn, Phillipsville

When: 8 p.m. Thursday

Admission: $10, all ages

Texas-born blues-rocker Chris Duarte will take the stage in Phillipsville for a Thursday performance at the Riverwood Inn. In 1995 he finished fourth in Guitar Player magazine's "Best Blues Guitarist" category behind Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King.

What: Global Bass Soundclash

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St.

Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, 21+

The PressureAnya DJ duo are putting on a "Global Bass Soundclash" on Saturday night at Arcata Theatre Lounge along with EDM locals Psy Fi, Marjo Lak and VJ Zero. Advance tickets for the worldly dance party are available at The Works, People's Records and online at brownpapertickets.com.

What: Trinidad Skatepark Alliance fundraiser

When: 5 p.m. Saturday

Where: Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St.

Admission: $10, all ages

The Trinidad Skatepark Alliance fundraiser at Trinidad Town Hall on Saturday will feature live music, raffles, T-shirt stamping, skateboarding films, skateboard ramps, food, beer and wine. Those attending can check out musical performances from the Trinidad School Rock Band, the percussive Steel Dragons, alt-rock trio UFO 8 and Santa Cruz Americana band The Shapes.

What: Eureka Garbage Company and more

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: The Shanty, 213 Third St., Eureka

Admission: $TBA, 21+

The Shanty in Eureka will host a few local bands on Saturday night. Rockers Eureka Garbage Company, synth-pop four-piece Blood Gnome and avant-rockers The Tweeners will perform.

What: Ba-Dum-Chh Comedy Open Mic

When: Tuesday, May 14

Where: Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata

Admission: $3, 21+

Hilarious and local blue comedy troupe Ba-Dum-Chh will host an open-mic comedy event on May 14 at the Jam in Arcata.